PRODUCTIVE SATURDAY

Giant Flower rug has been steamed and waiting to be bound when I get around to it.  Might be a while because I hate that part of the rug hooking process.  Also cleaned up the rats nest at the hooking area and vacuumed.

Plus I drew two patterns for myself.  Wanted to be sure I had the 'plus one' drawn to ensure I had a back up when needing a break from the big one.  Don't want to be caught without one this time.

And grabbed a bag of brownish worms to start.

Am certain that rats nest will reappear pronto.  Happy weekend.

Saundra

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What Next?

Since the UFO Geo is almost done I've been pondering what I'll put on my frame next.  The hooking on the geo could have been finished today if I hadn't had a hair cut and my 'roots' done plus subsequent errands which took up a big part of the day.  But the time is coming when I'll actually be having fun with a fresh rug and not something started about 10 years ago using wool worms.

There has been an interest in an antique rug which was previously mentioned on my blog.  I've sold one pattern already which normally I don't do until after I've hooked it also.  But now I've another order so am speeding up my hooking list.  Into the wool room I went in search of various primitive light wools.  First place I checked was the organized shelf (I've very few of those but lots of bundles on the floor).

I pulled these smallish pieces and they may or may not end up in the dye pot.  Some look like they may work well as they are.

These below WILL go in a dye pot to make them 'dirty muddy' as Lucille Festa would call it.

Depending on the dye results will determine if I use all over dyed dirty, mix as is texture with it, or do all the wool in a solution.  But do know that I want it to look old.

You may know which rug I'm talking about but if you don't know check back later OR, go looking thru the archives and figure it out for yourself.  So Carol and Annette, if you are reading my blog you can see what my plans are and it's getting close.

Have a great evening.  Saundra